Former deputy leader of the Alliance Party, Seamus Close, passed away earlier this week after a short illness. Mr Close, 71, served as a Lagan Valley MLA from 1998 until 2007.'He held several positions in Alliance, including serving as chair between 1981 and 1982 and as deputy leader from 1991 until 2001. He was often a key member of Alliance delegations in talks processes. Archive pic: Pacemaker
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